Pain from nose to front tooth

Seanachai · 09-05-2013 8:26am #1

Hey , I have a pain that has spread from my nose to my front right tooth and gum. I've been using a salt spray in the nostril. My tooth has also started clicking slightly. I went to a dentist yesterday and he said that the colour of the tooth looked okay and that there's no sign of an abscess and that I could use the clicking 'as a party piece'. I'm on a budget and can't really afford to visit the dentist at the moment should I get a second opinion in case there is an abscess there?. Thanks.

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 09-05-2013 11:13am

Was an X-ray taken?

Seanachai · 09-05-2013 11:58am

No x-ray , he said there was no need and that if I had an abscess of any kind I would know from the high level of pain. Can infections spread from the nasal cavity to the gums?.

Oral Surgeon · 09-05-2013 12:04pm

Seanachai wrote: »

No x-ray , he said there was no need and that if I had an abscess of any kind I would know from the high level of pain. Can infections spread from the nasal cavity to the gums?.

Seanachai · 09-05-2013 12:07pm

Sorry I can't see the image , using work computer , can you attach it to the reply. Thanks.

Seanachai · 09-05-2013 12:14pm

Double face palm , okay , on the part of the dentist you mean?. I've never had an abscess before so it's new territory , that's if it is an abscess. Hopefully not.

Oral Surgeon · 09-05-2013 12:30pm

Seanachai wrote: »

Double face palm , okay , on the part of the dentist you mean?. I've never had an abscess before so it's new territory , that's if it is an abscess. Hopefully not.

It may or may not be an abscess. It may be the tooth, it may be your nose, it may be nothing. All I'm saying is that I'd take an x-ray......

Seanachai · 09-05-2013 12:41pm

I'm going to get an x-ray from a different dentist , it's too risky not to. Thanks.

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 09-05-2013 12:57pm

Seanachai wrote: »

No x-ray , he said there was no need and that if I had an abscess of any kind I would know from the high level of pain. Can infections spread from the nasal cavity to the gums?.

Get and X-ray and vitality test on the teeth, the most likely cause is a nerve problem in one of the front teeth. Once that is rules out you can look at other things.

Seanachai · 27-05-2013 9:20am

Visited a dentist subsequently and said that tooth was sound , had sinus issues treated and tooth seems to be fine now , I found a post online that seems to explain the issue pretty well if anybody else ever runs into the problem.

"Sounds like the sinusitis is causing some hypermobility to your teeth...How you may wonder?

The ligaments that anchor the roots of your teeth are becoming secondarily inflamed by your inflamed sinus membranes....with this inflammation comes edema (swelling), albeit ever so slight, of the ligaments creating more "intraligamentary" space (space between the root surface and bony socket wall)..and hence more room to "rattle"...hope that makes sense."

ballsymchugh · 27-05-2013 2:12pm

sinus issues causing hypermobility???
i know sinus pain can mimic tooth pain especially around upper molars, but not mobility, unless i was asleep during that lecture.

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 27-05-2013 2:23pm

ballsymchugh wrote: »

sinus issues causing hypermobility???
i know sinus pain can mimic tooth pain especially around upper molars, but not mobility, unless i was asleep during that lecture.

Were dealing with a sinus that come up to the central incisors here also....a miracle in its self. Fitzgeme is dubious.

Seanachai · 28-05-2013 11:58am

I'm writing as a lay person , the tooth was clicking and moving and now that the sinus issue has been sorted it's solid again. It's possible that they were separate issues happening at the same time that healed at the same time but that seems like too big a coincidence to me.

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 28-05-2013 12:03pm

Or could the sinus issue be caused by the tooth..... Was the tooth X-rayed and vitality tested?

ballsymchugh · 28-05-2013 12:06pm

was it definitely a sinus issue in the first place? i'd be thinking the tooth on it's own.
did you get any difference in pain when moving your head about, like tying your laces?

juicyduckie · 28-05-2013 12:21pm

I have been experiencing a similar pain in my upper front teeth at the same time as (I think) a result of severe sinus pain - having been to the doctor on numerous occasions it seems he can't do anything for me, could this be treated more effectively by a dentist do ye think?

Oral Surgeon · 28-05-2013 1:20pm

juicyduckie wrote: »

I have been experiencing a similar pain in my upper front teeth at the same time as (I think) a result of severe sinus pain - having been to the doctor on numerous occasions it seems he can't do anything for me, could this be treated more effectively by a dentist do ye think?

Yes see a dentist....

juicyduckie · 28-05-2013 1:50pm

Oral Surgeon wrote: »

Yes see a dentist....

I know it sounds obvious that I should, but it only happens at the same time as my sinuses, my teeth are absolutely fine when my sinuses are fine? I can't afford a trip to the dentist only to be told I'm being a whinger...

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 28-05-2013 1:54pm

Or is it that your sinus are fine when your teeth are fine? Whats the cause....it works both ways. No dentist would ever call a patient a whinger for coming in for a consultation.

juicyduckie · 28-05-2013 2:04pm

Paige Fancy Oarlock wrote: »

Or is it that your sinus are fine when your teeth are fine? Whats the cause....it works both ways. No dentist would ever call a patient a whinger for coming in for a consultation.

Glad I asked, never even considered it could be the other way around. Thank you both for the advice

Seanachai · 28-05-2013 2:19pm

The tooth wasn't x-rayed , the dentist just did a physical exam. A doctor who inspected my sinuses said I had sinusitis and I have to get my right maxillary sinus drained at the end of the month after doing an ultrasound. I didn't have any issues when tilting my head just pain and swelling from right nostril to right cheek , eye and ear.

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 28-05-2013 3:53pm

Christ almighty, do your dentists have X-ray vision or something. The number of teeth I have thought looks grand and then turned out to have something wrong with the root....Its not like they are unnecessary your complaining of pain and mobility in your front tooth. A small X-ray is all that is needed. I assume given this wasnt done that vitality testing was not carried out.....argh.....

Rant over. Seanachai its not your fault BTW, but I dont think there is any dentist on this forum that wouldnt take an X-ray in this situation.

listermint · 28-05-2013 3:57pm

Paige Fancy Oarlock wrote: »

Christ almighty, do your dentists have X-ray vision or something. The number of teeth I have thought looks grand and then turned out to have something wrong with the root....Its not like they are unnecessary your complaining of pain and mobility in your front tooth. A small X-ray is all that is needed. I assume given this wasnt done that vitality testing was not carried out.....argh.....

Rant over. Seanachai its not your fault BTW, but I dont think there is any dentist on this forum that wouldnt take an X-ray in this situation.

Im not sure there is a non dentist that wouldnt recommend one either. Mind boggles on this one....

Pain from nose to front tooth

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